Fountain Chiropractic offers class on cancer

Fountain Chiropractic is offering a free class for the public on understanding cancer and how to address cancer naturally through food and lifestyle. The class is set for 5:30-6:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 22 at 2041 E. Sims Way. Register by calling 379-9284.

Transportation forum March 23 at QUUF

Community members representing various organizations are set to present a public forum on transportation issues in and around Port Townsend at 7 p.m., Thursday, March 23 at Quimper Unitarian Universal Fellowship, 2333 San Juan.

The aim of the presentation is to broaden the conversation surrounding transportation and access within, to and from Port Townsend, according to a press release.

Panelists are Evan Ross (owner of Cycle Portland), Margaret Lee (resident and active politico), Sara Doyle (North Olympic Salmon Coalition), David Engle (former superintendent of Port Townsend School District), Tim Caldwell (former president of the Chamber of Commerce), Vern Garrison (general contractor and former City Council member) and Jack McCreary (disability activist).

Sponsors include Local 20/20, The ReCyclery, SOS Printing, DASH (Disability Awareness Starts Here), QUUF Green Sanctuary Committee and the North Olympic Salmon Coalition.

Christianity debate to be argued in Chimacum

A debate “Christianity: Should I Embrace It or Reject It?” is scheduled for 6:30 p.m., Saturday, March 25 at the Chimacum High School auditorium, 91 W. Valley Road, Chimacum.

Valerie Tarico, Ph.D., a Seattle-based psychologist and writer, and the founder of Wisdom Commons, is to discuss reasons why Christianity ought to be rejected. Christian apologist Luuk Vande Weghe of Quilcene argues that Christianity ought to be embraced, according to a press release. Marcia Weicht of Quilcene acts as moderator of the discussion.

This public service educational program is sponsored by Windmill Ministries and the Quilcene Bible Church of Quilcene. Admission is free, although donations are accepted.

Michelangelo talk continues March 25

George Hastings presents the third installment of “The Art of Storytelling According to Michelangelo.”

The talk is set for 2-3:30 p.m., Saturday, March 25 at Unity Church, 3918 San Juan Ave.

When Michelangelo told Pope Julius II he would paint frescoes on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, he failed to mention that he would secretly use the same pictures to tell a second story, one that went against everything the pope stood for, Hastings said.

To keep his story secret, Michelangelo used several stealthy techniques, including the use of a very complex story pattern, painting behind visual barriers, starting his work in the middle of the story, optical illusions and more. In the end, Michelangelo won out, but it took nearly 500 years for his secret story to be publicly deciphered, Hastings said.

Feather Palooza wings it to Chimacum

The Chimacum Grange hosts Feather Palooza, a regional event for all things feathered, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, March 25 at the Chimacum Grange, 9572 Rhody Drive.

The free, conference-style event for farmers, hobbyists and foodies has an educational lineup of presentations, demonstrations and workshops by experts from around the Northwest and just down the road, according to a press release.

Community members are invited to stop by and buy spring chicks, find local breeders of heritage breeds, and learn about feed fermentation, biosecurity, poultry processing and more. Food vendors are to be on site, and and the event includes activities for kids.

The first 50 attendees to register secure reserved seating at the presentation of their choice, along with a VIP bag with special offers, coupons and gifts. Visit featherpalooza.com.

Kiwanis golf tournament tees off March 25

The Kiwanis Club hosts its 21st annual Kiwanis Golf Tournament on March 25 benefiting Camp Beausite Northwest.

There is a 10 a.m. shotgun start for a two-person best ball tournament at the Port Townsend Golf Club. Entry fee is $60 per person. Port Townsend Golf Club members pay $50. Divisions are men’s low gross and net, and mixed low net. The tournament is limited to the first 36 teams.

For details, call David Crozier at 531-0057.

Salmon group to give Duckabush update

The Hood Canal Salmon Enhancement Group (HCSEG) is to host a community open house to talk about its work thus far on the lower Duckabush River.  

The event is 5-7 p.m., Friday, March 24 at the Brinnon Community Center, 306144 U.S. Highway 101, Brinnon.

Over the past year, HCSEG has been working with those who live along and use the Duckabush River to gather information on natural resources, learn more about concerns, and listen to ideas for the future, according to a press release.

HCSEG staff members are available to discuss their work, including results from a community survey and the next steps in restoring the Duckabush River estuary. The event would also be an opportunity for community members to provide further input and comments about the estuary and its future.

‘Design intuition’

topic of free talk

Engineer turned microbiologist Douglas Axe presents information on “how biology confirms our intuition that life is designed,” in a free talk beginning at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, April 13 at the Port Townsend Community Center, 620 Tyler.

Axe, who has written a book on the subject, has done research to examine the functional and structural constraints on the evolution of proteins and protein systems. He’s held research positions on Cambridge Medical Research Council at the University of Cambridge.

His goal for the talk is to illustrate that you don’t have to be a trained scientist to understand why life can’t be an accident, according to a press release.

Spot birds at Fort Flagler March 25

A birding trip to Fort Flagler is set for Saturday, March 25. Attendees are invited to meet at the sewage pond parking lot at 9 a.m. to walk around the pond and down to the beach to look for shorebirds and waterfowl, then drive the campground road out to the RV camping area to walk the spit between Kilisut Harbor and Port Townsend Bay.

Those interested in carpooling from Port Townsend should meet at the Haines Place Park & Ride near Safeway by 8:30 a.m. For more information and directions, call Paula Vanderheul at 379-8564 or email

pvanderheul@gmail.com. A Discover Pass is required to park at the fort.

Bereavement Support Ministry hosts session March 26

The Bereavement Support Ministry of St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church hosts a session titled “Exploring Multicultural Grief Support: A Visit in Ghana” at 12:30 p.m., Sunday, March 26 in the church’s side chapel, 1335 Blaine St.

Guest facilitator Peter Adoko-Enchill, the new priest at St. Mary Star of the Sea. All matters are held in confidence. Anyone in the community who is suffering a loss – death, divorce, miscarriage, job, etc. – is invited and encouraged to attend.

Nominate a public health hero

Jefferson County Public Health (JCPH) is inviting the community to nominate local public health heroes. Nominations are open to the public through Wednesday, March 29.

JCPH began recognizing public health heroes as a way to celebrate National Public Health Week locally by honoring people who live or work in Jefferson County and promote public health in their daily lives.

A public health hero is a person or an organization that promotes public health in daily life.

View criteria and download a form at tinyurl.com/lhdfvsz or visit the office at 615 Sheridan St. Email forms to

info@jeffersoncountypublichealth.org or submit via mail to JCPH, c/o Public Health Heroes, 615 Sheridan St., Port Townsend, WA 98368. Forms are due by Wednesday, March 29.

Community members may nominate as many deserving individuals or groups as they wish. Winners are to be announced at the April 20 Jefferson County Board of Health meeting.

Rotary rose sale helps educations bloom

The Rotary Club of East Jefferson County has kicked off its annual rose sales fundraiser to support scholarships for local high school seniors and college students. Roses are $20 a dozen, available in red, pink, yellow and white. Orders are due March 31. A limited number of red roses are to be available after that date through April 9.

The Rotarians are scheduled to deliver the roses on April 27 to buyers at no extra charge.

The East Jefferson Rotary Club provided $31,000 in scholarship money last spring to Chimacum High School and other eligible students, most going on to a four-year college and others going on to vocational school.

This year, again due to the generosity of the community in supporting its fundraising efforts, the club is able to provide $31,000 in scholarships as well.

Roses can be ordered from any East Jefferson Rotarian, or call Emelia Da Souza in Port Townsend, 643-3690; Jennifer Blais, Port Hadlock and Chimacum, 344-3424; or Karen Griffith, Port Ludlow, 437-2156.

Workshop promotes understanding of Islam, Islamophobia

A workshop titled “Understanding Islam & Islamophobia” by Imam Jamal Rahman with the Rev. Karen Lindquist is set for 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, April 1 at Quimper Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 2333 San Juan Ave.

Registration fee, $25, is due by March 31. Download a registration form at quuf.org. For information, call 301-1855.